KFC (TSE:3420) FCF Yield %: 3.81 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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TSE:3420 KFC Ltd TSE:3420
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Price 円1,585.00
GF Value 円1,511.93
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What is KFC FCF Yield %?

KFC TSE:3420 -2.28% 65 FCF Yield % is 3.81 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 4.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:3420 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,511.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 569 Conglomerates companies, KFC ranks better than 53.43% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, KFC's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is 円445 Mil, and Market Cap is 円11,665 Mil. Therefore, KFC's FCF Yield % for today is 3.81%.

The historical rank and industry rank for KFC's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3420' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.05   Med: 4.69   Max: 35.43
Current: 3.81


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of KFC was 35.43%. The lowest was -5.05%. And the median was 4.69%.

TSE:3420's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
53.43% of 569 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.75 vs TSE:3420: 3.81

KFC's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.16%.


KFC FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


KFC FCF Yield % Related Terms


KFC FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KFC's FCF Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

KFC FCF Yield % Chart

KFC Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.60 32.62 -1.38 -2.84 3.87

KFC Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.28 -56.92 50.56 -3.82 11.93

TSE:3420 vs HON, MMM: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, KFC's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


KFC FCF Yield % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, KFC's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KFC's FCF Yield % falls into.


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KFC FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

KFC's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=444.868 / 11481.6
=3.87%

KFC's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=684.601 * 2 / 11481.6
=11.93%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 3.81 mean?
KFC (TSE:3420) has a FCF Yield % of 3.81 as of Jul. 20, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on KFC and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 4.69. According to the industry distribution chart, KFC ranks #265 out of 569 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is KFC's FCF Yield % too high?
KFC's current FCF Yield % of 3.81 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.69. The Conglomerates industry median FCF Yield % is 2.75. KFC's value of 3.81 is 38.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KFC ranks #265 out of 569 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KFC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KFC's FCF Yield % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, KFC ranks #265 out of 569 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts KFC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.75. KFC's value of 3.81 is 38.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.69 vs. the industry median of 2.75, KFC has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Conglomerates company?
The median FCF Yield % among Conglomerates companies is 2.75, based on 569 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KFC's current FCF Yield % of 3.81 is 38.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on KFC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KFC's current FCF Yield % is 3.81, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 4.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KFC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KFC (TSE:3420) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,511.93, compared to a current price of 円1,585.00 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.81, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.69 and 38.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.75. KFC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KFC (TSE:3420), the current FCF Yield % is 3.81 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is KFC (TSE:3420) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KFC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,585.00 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,511.93. GuruFocus considers KFC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3420:

  • FCF Yield %: 3.81 (19% below median its 10-year median of 4.69)
  • GF Value™: 円1,511.93 vs. price of 円1,585.00 (4.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.5% above the Conglomerates median (#265 of 569)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3420 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KFC Business Description

Address No. 2 17, Nishitenumi Northern Ward, Osaka, JPN, 530-0047
KFC Ltd manufactures and sells construction materials. The company's business is divided into three divisions namely Fastener business division which includes the production and sales of steel materials and various hardware products, design and construction of earthquake-resistant construction works of constructions, and others., The civil engineering material business division comprises of manufacture and sales of tunnel support materials such as lock bolts, sales of tunnel waterproof sheets and accessories welding machines and construction machines, and others, and the Construction business division consists of designing and construction of environmental construction such as tunnel interior and fireproof construction and sound insulation wall installation work, and others.
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